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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released September 2014
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
Photography Glossary

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was announced 9 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M Edition 60 grades vs the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Sony ZV-E1

 M Edition 60 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica M Edition 60

 ZV-E1 M Edition 60 
IntroducedMarch 2023September 2014More recent by 103 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony ZV-E1

 M Edition 60 ZV-E1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurement

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Edition 60 and Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the ZV-E1.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and ZV-E1 is 74 and 80 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and ZV-E1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica M Edition 60 to resolve extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography advice
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than others (483g)
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
72
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography highlights
63
environment proof
MP count good (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
79
great battery pack (570 per charge)
lighter than others (483g)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
selfie friendly display
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Edition 60
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than others (483g)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Sony ZV-E1
 Leica M Edition 60Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica M Edition 60 Sony ZV-E1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-23 2023-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Sony E
Amount of lenses 59 195
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 483g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 570 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $2,198